Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) has surpassed one million TEUs in cumulative container throughput since the commissioning of new quay cranes in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the rapid growth of its container operations.

The port handled 428,036 TEUs in 2025, while throughput reached 574,196 TEUs in 2026 year-to-date, bringing the combined volume to 1,002,232 TEUs. The achievement reflects the continued expansion of HIP's container business and growing customer confidence in its operational capabilities.

HIPG CEO Wilson Qu said the milestone demonstrated the progress made in developing Hambantota as a competitive container port serving regional and international trade. "Crossing one million TEUs is an ...